Child&#39;s cradle.



P. F. SCHRODER.

CHILDS CRADLE. (Apylication filed Fb, s, 1900.

Patented Sept. l0, 190i.

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No. 682,284. Patented Sept. m, 190:. P. F. scummm.

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(Application filed Feb. 3, 1900.)

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PATENT POUL F. SOIIRODER, OF CHICAGO, ILLINOIS.

CHILDS CRADLE.

sriicrrrcacrron forming part of Letters Patent No. 682,284, dated September 10, 1901. Application filed February 3; 1900. Serial No. 3,801. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, POUL F. SOHRODER, a citizen of the United States, residing at Chicago, in the county of Cook and State of Illinois, have invented certain new and useful Improvements in Childrens Cradles, of which the following is a specification.

The object of this invention is the production of a childs cradle of an improved construction. In the embodiment herein shown the cradle is adapted to stand close beside the bed on which the mother lies in order that the child may be rocked to sleep or the body of the cradle tilted and held in an inclined position to permit the child to be drawn toward the mother to be nursed without necessitating the rising of the latter from the bed.

In the accompanying drawings, Figure 1 is an end elevation of a cradle embodying my invention. Fig. 2 is an end view of the same, showing it in a tilting position beside a bed. Fig. 3 is a view of one of the frames at each end of the cradle, which frames are adapted to hold the cradle in a proper position relative to the bed. Fig. 4: is a side elevation of said frame. Fig. 5 is a side elevation of the cradle in an upright position. Fig. 6 is a plan View of the cradle; Fig. 7 is a fragmental view of the upper rail of the body of the cradle at one of the inner corners thereof, showing the rollers that bear upon the arms that secure the cradle to the bed. Fig. 8 is a side view of the supporting-arm for the inner one of said rollers. Fig. 9isafragmental plan view of the top rail of the cradle-body, showing the supporting roller-stud in section. Fig. 10 is a side elevation of the parts shown in the preceding figure as said parts would be seen in an end elevation of the cradle-body.

Like letters of reference indicate corresponding parts throughout the several views.

In the construction of this cradle I provide the body portion A of basket form, having the top rail A of tubular construction. This top rail A is provided at the middle of each of its ends with a bracket A having the bearing-roller A and the bearing-stud A for supporting said roller. The bearing-stud A is integral with the bracket A and, projecting directly outward, forms a support for each end of the cradle-body A. Two rollerbearing arms A and A are secured by a clamp A integral with said arms, to the upper rail A of the cradle-body at each end thereof, both being on the same side of said cradle body and extend outward parallel with thelongitudinal axis of the body. These roller-bearing arms are each provided with a guide-roller A The body portion of the cradle is supported by two uprights B, one at each end of said body portion, joined together by the rod B. The member 13 of each of said uprights is tubular in form.

O is a frame of irregular form. (Illustrated in Figs. 3 and at.) It provides the means of attachment between the cradle and the bed, means for adjusting the height of the cradle with relation to the rail of the bed, means for receiving the bearing-rollers A and means for tilting the cradle and for retaining it in such tilted position. This frame comprises a cylindrical shank portion 0 for entering the tubular member B of the upright B at each end of the cradle, the collar 0 for surrounding said tubular member, which collar is provided with a set-screw O for engaging said tubular member B and securing the frame C thereof in any desired position, and an arm 0 for connecting said collar 0 with the main portion of the frame. It also comprises a loop 0 of irregular form, affording handles by means of which said cradle may be moved and having on the lower sideof but within said loop two depressions (3 and C for receiving the bearing-roller A A curving arm 0 extends downward from said loop and has at its lower end a clip 0 of spring material for engaging the side rail of the bedstead. This arm (3 has an offset 0 about midway of its length for a purpose to be later described herein. A locking-latch G has a pivotal engagement with the lower part of the loop 0 of the frame 0 at each end of the cradle and is capable of being turned in such position that its eye 0 embraces the guideroller A of the roller-bearing arm A and serves to hold the cradle rigidly in an upright position.

The operation of this cradle is as follows: When it is desirable to set the cradle beside a bed, the set-screws C are loosened, the spring-clip O of each frame 0 placed astride the rail of the bed, the cradle adjusted to its properheight,and the set-screws C tightened.

, body A being in the depression C of the frame O, the cradle may be swung backward and forward supported upon said bearing-studs A WVhen it is desirable to tilt the cradle toward the bed, the body portion A is grasped and pulled bodily toward the bed. The bearing roller A at each end of the body A rises from the depression 0 and passes to the depression C The guide-rollers A one on each side of the arm 0 turn the cradle on its pivotal bearing-studs A inclining the body A toward the bed. When the bearing-rollers A drop into the depressions C the guiderollers A engage the arm 0 at the offset 0 and hold the body portion A in its tilted position. When it is desirable to cause the body portion A to resume an upright position, it is grasped and pushedaway from the bed. The bearing-rollers A will then travel from the depressions O to those 0 drawing the guiderollers A upward on the arm C permitting the body portion A to assume an upright position. Whenitisdesirabletohold thecradlebody A from swinging, the locking-latch O is caused to engage the guide-roller A of the roller-bearing arm A When not in use, said latch C is folded back against the frame 0.

I claim as my invention- 1. In a childs cradle, in combination, a body portion; bearing-studs therefor; a support for the body portion; an arm of irregular form for holding said body portion in a tilted position; and two projections extending from the body portion adapted to engage said arm on opposite sides thereof.

2. In a childs cradle, in combination, a body portion; bearing-studs therefor; a support for the body portion, which support has two depressions for receiving each of said bearing-studs; an arm for holding the body portion in a tilted position; and two bearingarms extending from the body portion to engage said first-mentioned arm.

I 3. In a childs cradle, in combination, a body portion; bearing-studs therefor; a support for the body portion, which support has two depressions for receiving each of said bearing-studs; an arm for holding the body portion in a tilted position; a clip on said arm for engaging the side rail of a bedstead; and two bearing-arms extending from the body portion to engage said first-mentioned arm.

at. In a childs cradle, in combination, a

body portion; a bearing-stud at each end thereof; a support for the body portion which support has two depressions for receiving each of said bearing-studs means for adjusting the height of said support; an arm for holding the body portion in a tilted position; and two bearing-arms extending from the body portion, adapted to engage said firstmentioned arm.

5. In a childs cradle, in combination, a body portion; a bearing-stud at each end thereof; a support for the body portion, which support has two depressions for receiving each of said bearing-studs; means for adjusting the height of said support; an arm at each end of said support, for holding the body portion ina tilted position; and two bearingarms extending from each end of the body portion, adapted to engage said first-mentioned arm.

6. In a childs cradle, in combination, a body portion; bearing-studs therefor; a support for the body portion; an arm for holding said body portion in a tilted position, which arm has an offset portion; and two bearingarms extending from the body portion, adapted to engage said first-mentioned arm.

7. In a childs cradle, in combination, a body portion; a bearing-stud at each end thereof; asupport for the body portion, which support has an adjustable extension, and is provided with two depressions for receiving each of said bearing-studs; an arm at each end of said support, for holding the body portion in a tilted position, and for holding the cradle in position relative to the side rail of a bedstead; a clip on each of said arms, for engaging a portion of the bedstead, each of which arms has an offset; and two bearingarms extending from each end of the body portion, adapted to engage said first-mentioned arm.

8. In a childs cradle, in combination, a body portion; bearing-studs therefor; a support for the body portion; an arm for holding said body portion in a tilted position; a locking-latch for holding the body portion in an upright position; and two bearing-arms extending from the body portion, adapted to engage said first-mentioned arm.

POUL F. SOHRODER. 

